GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMinistry of Environment and Forests

(Regional Office, Southern Zone)Bangalore-34

MONITORING REPORTPART I

F. No. EP/12.1/68 & 197/Karnataka

1 Name of the projects 1). Setting up of an Integrated Steel Plant by JVSL -2x130 MW power plant instead of2x120 MWW CPP atTorangallu, Bellary.2). 2x250 MW Thermal Power Plant (Expansionscheme) and change of fuel configuration in the existing2x130 MW power plant at Torangallu, Bellary of MisJindal Thermal Power Company Ltd (Subsequentlyamended to 2x300 with imported coal in 2007)

2 Clearance letter No.& date 1). J.11 012/30/94-IA.II (I) dt.2.8.1996.2). J-13011/10/2001-IA. II (T) dt. 20.8.2004.

3 Location: District & State I UT Torangallu, Bellary District

4 Address for correspondence: Shri SRN. Jagtap, Vice President,JSW Energy Limited,P.B. No .9.Toranagallu -583123.Bellary dist. Karnataka state.Ph. 08395-252124 Direct: 08395 -282002Fax. 08395-250757Cell: 94498 49709

5 Date of site visit for this report 6th December 2012

6 Date of previous visit(s) if any 20-07-2010

7 Brief on the project along withthe present status:

The site visit to the Power plants of JSW Energy Ltd was carried out along with Mr. VeereshDevaramani, AGM (O&M), and Mr. A. Srinivas, Dy. Manager (Env) of the company. Thecompliance status of the 2X130MW and 2 X 300MW plants were reviewed.

The JSW Energy Limited is generating 860 MW of power consists of 2 x 130 MW dual fuelsfired with Coal and gas, and 2x300 MW is a coal based power station. The power plant is a partof the overall JSW Steel complex developed by JSW Energy Limited at Toranagallu of BellaryDistrict of Kamataka. The power plant site is located within the Northeast comer of the JSWSteel complex. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has issued clearance for 2X130 MW in1996 and the Unit-I & 2 were commissioned in 2000. Subsequently the Ministry's clearance for2X300 MW was issued 2007 and the Unit 1& 2 were commissioned in 2009. Besides these the

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JSW Steels is having Captive power plants generating a total capacity of 830 MW power with2x300 Coal based CPP and Gas based CPP- lx 100 MW and CPP of 1x130.

In this visit the above said two environmental clearances of JSW Energy Limited were reviewedsince now they are proposing to go for an expansion.

For control of the air pollution, their 2 X130 MW plant is having a stack of 115 meters and their2X300 MW plant is having a stack of 275 meters as per the stipulated norms. In both the plantsthey have Continuous Emission Monitoring System and they are working. All the units areinstalled with Electro static precipitators and it was informed that they are performing withoverall efficiency of 99.183% for 2X130MW plants and 99.78% for 2X300MW plants and theparticulate matter in stack is maintained below the 65 mgINm3 as against the stipulated norm100 mglNm3. Coal dust extraction and suppression systems are provided to control of fugitivedust emission within and around the coal handling plants. Coal for power generation is beingimported and being transported to site by rail. The plant has dedicated coal handling facilitybeing maintained by JSW Steel Limited. The complete coal handling facility is having in builtenvironment protection measures like dry fog yard spray systems. The project authorities haveinstalled and barricaded yard completely with fugitive emission prevention screens. The coalbeing loaded into the bunkers and at every transition point dust suppression system in put intoservice. The bunkers are provided with Bunker ventilation system to arrest flying fine particles.They are developing extensive plantation within and around the plant premises. The Green Beltdevelopment is integrated with JSW Steel limited. Ambient Air Quality being monitored alongwith Integrated JSW Steel plants. Online AAQ stations are established at four locations. Manualmonitoring is conducting at 11 locations and Work zone air quality is also being monitored atthree different locations by Mis Richardson & Cruddas, which is an approved agency.

They have reduced the consumption of water and their water consumption for their 2X130 MWis 14554 KLD as against consented value of 15864 KLD, and for 2X300 MW is 29,795 KLD asagainst consent quantity of 34013 KLD. They are maintaining zero discharge by installing2X150 cum/hr Reverse Osmosis plant to treat CW Blow down water. The Hazardous GasChlorination system was replaced with salt water based Hypo generation system (Electrochlorination system) to create the better work for environment and human safety. Rainwaterharvesting system works are in under progress to conserve the natural rain water. The REEDBED system being installed within their plant premises to treat sewage water to avoid landcontamination.

JSWEL has installed Solar Photoelectric panels for the street lights within the plant premises andinstallation of roof based solar system under progress as a green initiation.

For managing the fly ash generated they have a long term agreement with Mis ACC, for liftingthe generated Fly ash for making cement. They are also providing to fly ash free of cost to thelocal small scale brick manufacturing units around plant area to enhance their living condition asper the guidelines of Fly ash notification. It was informed that their plant has achieved ashutilization of 100%.

JSW as a whole including this plant is having a full fledged CSR cell that is working toimplement all the CSR activities as per stipulated guidelines. They have schemes for primaryeducation, mitigating infant mortality, nursing & maternal health, Garbage management &

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sanitation, Women empowerment, sports development, mid day meals scheme throughAkshyapatra and other activities. It was informed that the estimated Budge for FY 2012-13 is710 Lakhs.

The JSW Energy Limited is certified with IMS (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS18001:2007) Certifications. They have a full fledged Environmental Management Cell withqualified man power. The cell is reviewing status of implementation of the environmentalsafeguards stipulated by the Ministry and the KSPCB every month under the leadership of theChairman who is plant head. The outcomes of meetings are recorded and action plans areprepared for effective implementation.

After the site visit and after reviewing all the efforts taken by the project authorities inimplementing the environmental safeguards the project implementation status is rated assatisfactory. Point wise compliance status for the above said clearances is reported in Part II andPart III of this report.

(Dr U. Sridharan)Scientist "SF"

PART-IIStatus of compliance to the Environmental clearance issued for the Setting up of 2x130 MWpower plant instead of 2x120 MWW CPP at Torangallu, Bellary issued vide Ref: No.J.11012/30/94-IA.II (I) dt.2.8.1996

Compliance status in brief:Sl. ConditionsNo1 Compliance of consent conditions of KSPCB.2 No expansion or modernization without MoEF approval.3 No additional land shall be acquired for ash disposal.4 Sulphur content in coal to be used as fuel shall not exceed 0.6 %.5 Particulate emission from the stack shall not exceed 100 mg/NM36 Dust suppression in coal handling area.7 Provision of closed circuit cooling system.8 100 % Fly ash utilization.9 Emissions and treated effluent to meet the norms10 Two stacks of 115 m height be provided with monitoring facility11 Noise control and monitoring.12 AAQ & Stack monitoring.13 Effluent treatment and monitoring.14 Green belt development.15 Approvals of other statutory bodies shall be obtained.16 Setting up of laboratory facilities.17 Setting up of environmental monitoring cell.18 Fund provision for EMP measures.

COMPLIANCE

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Status of compliance to the Environmental clearance issued for the Setting up of 2x250 MWThermal Power Plant (Expansion scheme) and change of fuel configuration in the existing 2x130MW power plant at Torangallu, Bellary of Mis Jindal Thermal Power Company Ltd (lSW SteelLtd). issued vide Ref: No. J-13011110/2001-IA,II(T) dt. 20.8.2004.

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Adhere to the CFE conditions ofKSPCB.No additional land shall be acquiredCoal requirement be restricted to 203TIhr.Stacks of 275 m height should be installedTwin pass ESP's should be providedFly ash utilization.Water requirement not to exceed the permitted quantity.Provision of closed circuit cooling systemRainwater Water harvesting.Zero discharge of waste water.Monitoring of water quality.Noise control and monitoringInstallation of low Nox burners and DampersGaseous emissions and liquid effluents to meet standardsPredicted Ground level cone. of S02,Nox & SPM to come downGreen belt development to be carried out.Monitoring of environmental parameters.Fugitive emission control and monitoring be carried outPermission of Chief Wild life WardenPaper advertisement to be given in two local news papers.Setting up of environmental management cell.Submission of six monthly reports.Submission of project documents to MoEF, ROSeparate Fund allocation shall be made for environmental management

Part-III

Conditions of the earlier clearance:

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1. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by theKarnataka Pollution Control Board and the State Government.

The unit is complying with all the stipulations of the Combined Consent Order No. KSPCBIHPII70/JSW/2X130112-13/532 dated 3rd August 2012 issued to their 2x130 MW plant which isvalid up to 30.06.2013. The conditions specified in this consent order mainly include theconditions on the quantity of the water use, specification of Coal, treatment and disposal of tradeand sewage effluent, emission control, air quality management, Noise Pollution Control, SolidWaste Management, self Monitoring and Reporting by the Industry and the submission ofEnvironmental Statement, which the project authorities are complying.

ii. No new expansion or modernization of the plant should be carried out withoutprior approval of the Ministry of Environment and Forest.

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The unit has obtained relevant approvals from the MOEF for their expansion from 2x120 MW to2x130 MW and also for the change in fuel mix. Subsequently also they have obtained separateclearances for their expansions

iii. No additional land shall be acquired for ash disposal. (2006 clearance)

The project authorities have not acquired any additional land for this project and the disposal ofash is being done in their ash pond only whenever it is necessary.

iv. Sulphur content in coal to be used as fuel shall not exceed 0.6 %. (2006clearance)

It was informed that they are using imported coal having sulphur content of less than 0.6%.

v. Particulate emission from the stack shall not exceed 100 mg/NM3 at any timefailing which the plant shall be shutdown. (2006 clearance)

As per the analysis reports their particulate emissions are within 100 mglNm3.

vi. Dust suppression and extraction devises should be installed in coal handling areato control fugitive emissions.

They have necessary provisions for the control of fugitive dust emissions within and around thecoal handling plant coal dust extraction and suppression systems are in place. Coal for the powergeneration is being supplied by JSW Steel, which has installed necessary water sprayingfacilities in their yard. Necessary dust control system with bag filter is operational at the coalhandling system within the power plant premises control fugitive dust emissions.

vii. Closed circuit cooling that is cooling towers should be provided and theevaporation losses should not exceed 2 %.

The water is used in closed circulation and they are maintaining a cac of more than 5.0, it wasinformed that the evaporation losses are less than 2%.

viii. 100 % ash utilization shall be done in accordance with the notification S.O763(E) dated 14.9.1999 as amended subsequently on fly ash utilization. In case ofemergency, ash disposal shall be done in existing ash pond area. Keeping in viewthe higher quantity of ash likely to be generated, based on 100% use of coal asfuel, the ash utilization plan shall be prepared and submitted within 3 months.(2006 clearance)

It was informed that the project authorities have achieved 100% utilization of fly ash. Ash isbeing used for cement and Brick making. Ash utilization report is being submitted to MoEFevery year.

ix. Gaseous emISSIOns and liquid effluent should conform to the standardsprescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time.

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The gaseous emissions and liquid effluents are within limits. The environment monitoring isbeing carried out by Mis Richardson & Cruddas (1972) LTD (A Govt. of India Undertakinglaboratory).

x. Two stacks of 115m height each shall be provided with online continuousmonitoring systems. (2006 clearance)

Two stacks of 115 m height have been provided with online monitoring systems.

xi. Workers in the high noise areas should be provided with ear protection devisesand noise levels should not go beyond 85 dB(A) for 8 hours exposure in the workenvironment

All the noise-generating units are provided with acoustic enclosures. Workers in the high noiseareas are provided with ear muffs.

xii. Three ambient air quality-monitoring stations should be setup in the downwinddirection as well as where the maximum ground level concentration of SPM,S02 and NOx are anticipated in consultation with the state pollution controlboard. Stack should be provided with continuous stack monitoring facilities.Data on ambient air quality and stack emission should be submitted to thisMinistry once in six months and to the state pollution control board once inthree months.

JSWEL and JSW Steel have jointly set up automatic ambient air monitoring stations, around thePlant complex. Continuous stack monitoring systems are in operation. Data for the completecomplex is being furnished to KSPCB & the MoEF periodically.

xiii. Treated effluent quality should be regularly monitored along with the flow inconsultation with the state pollution control board. Monitoring data should besubmitted to this Ministry along with other reports on Compliance status of theconditions of the clearance letter.

The project authorities are monitoring the effluent quality as per standard and are in compliance.The water is discharged to the guard pond-2 of JSW Steel for use in secondary applications.

xiv. A greenbelt should be raised in consultation with the local DFO I agriculturaldepartment using native plant species.

The project authorities have developed a good green belt around and the JSWEL is integratedwith that of JSW Steel for developing their greenery around.

xv. Necessary approvals from the inspectorate of factories, fire safety inspector etcobtained and copies of the approvals to be made available to this Ministry.

The project authorities have obtained necessary approvals of the Factory Inspector and they havealready been submitted to MOEF.

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xvi. The project authorities should setup the laboratory facilities for collection andanalysis of samples under supervision of competent technical personnel.

The environment monitoring is being carried out by Mis Richardson & Cruddas (1972) Ltd. (AGovt. of India Undertaking laboratory). The report is being sent to JSW Steel for furthercommunication to KSPCB.

xvii. A separate environmental management cell with suitably qualified people tocarryout various functions should be setup.

The unit has set up an environment management cell to take care of environment- related issues.

xviii. Funds earmarked for the Environmental protection measures should be kept ina separate account and should not be diverted to any other purpose.

It was informed that Mis JSWEL has invested the entire earmarked amount of RS. 100 Lakhs forthe implementation of Environmental protections measures and they have assured that they arenot diverting the funds earmarked for environmental safeguards.

Conditions of the 2004 clearance letter:-

i. All the conditions stipulated by Karnataka Pollution Control Board vide theirletter no. KSPCB/CFE-CELLIDEO/AEO-2/JTPCL/2001-20021101 dated 11thJuly 2001 should be strictly implemented.

The project authorities are complying with the conditions of KSPCB. They have a valid consentnow with a combined Consent Order No. KSPCB/HP1/72/JSW/2x300112-13/533 dated 3rd

August 2012 issued to their 2x300 MW plant which is valid up to 30.06.2013. The conditionsspecified in this consent order mainly include the conditions on the quantity of the water use,specification of Coal, treatment and disposal of trade and sewage effluent, emission control, airquality management, Noise Pollution Control, Solid Waste Management, self Monitoring andReporting by the Industry and the submission of Environmental Statement, which the projectauthorities are complying.

ii. No additional land is required. (2007 additional condition)

The plant was constructed within their premises and in the area allotted for the power plants.

Ill. Coal requirement will be 203 tl hr. (2007 additional condition)

The units are under operation with imported coal and it was informed that the project authoritiesare restricting their coal requirement within the permitted quantity.

iv. A twin flue stack height of 275 m height with exit velocity of at least 25 m/secshall be provided with continuous online monitoring system.

A Twin-flue stack of275 m height with continuous on line monitoring system is in place.

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v. Twin pass Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) with adequate redundancy in fieldshould be installed to limit outlet SPM emission from each flue to 75 mgINm3failing which the plant should be shut down.

Electrostatic Precipitators with six fields has been provided to handle coal with high ash contentalso. The particulate emission is being controlled within the stipulated standards.

VI. Ash generation would be 0.95 MTPA at 100 % PLF. 100 % fly ash shall beutilized in dry form.

It was informed that the project authorities have achieved 100% utilization of fly ash. Ash isbeing used for cement and Brick making. Ash utilization report is being submitted to MoEFevery year. They have an MOU with ACC Wadi Cement Works and as per the MOU all the ashgenerated is being lifted.

vii. Water requirement should not exceed 33109 m3/ day. Reverse Osmosis (RO)plant should be set up to recycle treated waste water to cooling system and theR.O. reject should be disposed off in the ash pond.

It was informed that they are not letting out any water and zero discharge is maintained. Thewaste water is discharged to a guard pond for secondary use purposes by JSW Steel. Waterconsumption is well below the permitted quantity of 33,109 m3/ day. The project authoritieshave installed a reverse osmosis plant to treat CW blow down.

viii. Closed circuit cooling system with cooling towers and COC of not less than sevenshall be adopted.

Closed circuit induced draft cooling towers have been provided and it was informed that they areachieving 7 COCo

ix. Central Groundwater Authority /Board shall be consulted for finalization ofappropriate water harvesting technology within a period of two months from thedate of clearance.

This project is operating within the JSW steel complex and JSW steel is carrying out rainwaterharvesting measures. However, now for this project, it was informed that they have finalizedRain water harvesting system for them and the works are in progress and the same will completeby Dec-20l2.

x. Submit a copy of commitment for zero discharge of waste water after plantcomes into operation

Total Effluents from JSWEL are being used by JSW Steel Ltd. R.O. Plant is commissioned andin operation for achieving the zero discharge. Also it was informed that they have communicatedit earlier to the Ministry.

xi. Regular monitoring of water quality including heavy metals should beundertaken around ash pond and the project area.

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The project authorities are undertaking the monitoring works though an external agency MisRichardson & Cruddas (1972) Ltd. (A Govt. ofIndia Undertaking laboratory) and the monitoringreport reports are submitted to the KSPCB and the Ministry periodically.

xii. Necessary noise pollution control measures should be taken.

The project authorities are maintaining their noise levels by proper maintenance of theirequipments and ear plugs are being provided to workers in noisy areas.

xiii. Low Nox burners as well as Dampers should be used for reducing NOX in theexisting as well as expansion units.

The project authorities have provided low Nox burbers.

xiv. Gaseous emissions and liquid effluent should conform to the standardsprescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time.

Effluent quality and Emissions are being monitored regularly which are found within standards.As per the 6 monthly environmental quality monitoring reports submitted by the projectauthorities the parameters are well within permissible limits.

xv. Maximum predicted ground level concentration of various pollutants namely;S02, NOx and SPM will also come down as against the earlier projected values.

It was informed that the predicted Ground level pollutants concentration is well below theprojected values. As per the 6 monthly environmental quality monitoring reports submitted bythe project authorities the parameters are well within permissible limits.

xvi. Greenbelt shall be developed in and around the plant periphery with adequatetree density.

The project authorities have developed good greenery around and the process of green beltdevelopment is integrated with that of JSW Steel as JSWEL exists within the JSW Steel complex

XVll. Regular monitoring of the air quality should be carried out in and around thepower plant and records be maintained.

The Work zone air quality and the ambient air quality in the surrounding villages are beingmonitored regularly through Mis Richardson & Cruddas (1972) Ltd. (A Govt. of IndiaUndertaking laboratory) and data is submitted to the monitoring authorities like KSPCB and theMinistry.

xviii. For controlling fugitive dust, regular sprinkling of water in vulnerable areas ofthe plant should be ensured.

Coal required for the power plant is being supplied by JSW Steel, which is using water sprays fordust suppression in all the vulnerable areas.

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xix. The requisite prior permission from Chief Wildlife Warden shall be obtained forlocating the proposed plant within 10 km of Daroji Dear Sanctuary.

Permission from Chief wild life warden was obtained vide letter No DMN/WLlJINDALlCR-112003-04 dated 13-05-2003.

xx. The project proponent should advertise at least in two local newspapersinforming that the project has been accorded environmental clearance.

Necessary advertisements are given by the project authorities.

xxi. A separate environment monitoring cell with suitable qualified staff should besetup for implantation of the stipulated environmental safe guards.

The project authorities are having an exclusive environmental cell for taking care of theenvironment-related functions of their power plants.

xxii. Half yearly report on the status of implementation of the stipulated conditionsand environmental safe guards should be submitted to this MinistrylRegionalOffice/CPCB/SPCB.

The project authorities are submitting their half yearly compliance reports periodically and theyare also uploading their monitoring results as well as their compliance reports in their website athttp://www.jswel.netlcems/

XXlll. Regional office of the MoEF to be provided with project related documents foruse during monitoring.

The project authorities have submitted necessary documents to the RO, Bangalore.

xxiv. Separate funds should be allocated for the implementation of environmentalprotection measures and the funds earmarked for the environment protectionmeasures should not be diverted for other purposes.

It was informed that JSWEL has invested the entire earmarked amount of RS. 100 Lakhs forimplementation of Environmental protections measures and it was assured that the fundsearmarked for environmental safeguards will not diverted for any other purposes.

~.~~(Dr U. Sridharan)

Scientist "SF"

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